2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 37 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
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2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Hyundai | Aston Martin |
Model | Tucson | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |