2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Tucson and 2007 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Sentra (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2007 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Sentra. 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 Hyundai Tucson (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Tucson | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
