2009 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Tucson and 2009 Nissan GT-R were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan GT-R (480 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 318 kg more than 2009 Nissan GT-R.
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, 2009 Nissan GT-R (583 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Tucson | 2009 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Tucson | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |
