2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 750 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Tucson will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Tucson | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |