2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,653 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 750 kg more 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Tucson | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2653 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |
