2006 BMW 523 vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2006 BMW 523 and 2006 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 182 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 2006 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 BMW 523 | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 523 | Tucson |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |