2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1179 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Tucson | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 2788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 22.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 88 L |
