2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson and 2005 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 9 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Because 2005 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 (370 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Tucson | 996 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
