2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson and 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora (248 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 116 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.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
Model | Tucson | Aurora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 353 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |