2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (141 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 384 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 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (315 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tucson | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 315 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |