2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 341 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (250 Nm). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Tucson | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |
