2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2006 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Tucson and 2006 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Infiniti M (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | 2006 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
| Model | Tucson | M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
