2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2006 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (244 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tucson | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
