2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Nissan Titan

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson and 2005 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 572 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Titan (514 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan 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 Titan
Make Hyundai Nissan
Model Tucson Titan
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2655 cc 5556 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 165 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 514 Nm
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 98 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1609 kg 2181 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 106 L


 

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