2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 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 7 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1099 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Tucson | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
