2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Tucson and 2006 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Because 2006 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota MR2. 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 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tucson | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
