2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Tucson (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 508 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Tucson | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |