2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson and 2005 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Tucson (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 139 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Primera (270 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Tucson | Primera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
