2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson and 2005 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 156 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tucson | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 56 L |
