2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Tucson and 2007 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (376 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus LS weights approximately 164 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Lexus LS (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lexus |
| Model | Tucson | LS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 493 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 84 L |
