2011 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Tucson and 2011 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan 370Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Tucson, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. 2011 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Hyundai Tucson | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tucson | 370Z |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1453 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |