2009 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost

To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 714 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.

Because 2009 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Hyundai Tucson 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Make Hyundai Rolls-Royce
Model Tucson Ghost
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 109 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 780 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1781 kg 2495 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 5569 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1948 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3465 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 82 L


 

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