2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Tucson and 2007 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,646 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 526 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. 2007 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Tucson | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2646 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |