2010 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Tucson and 2010 Nissan Cube were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Tucson (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 197 kg more than 2010 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Hyundai Tucson (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Cube. 2010 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Cube has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Cube will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Hyundai Tucson | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tucson | Cube |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1453 kg | 1256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1656 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |