2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (250 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Tucson | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
