2012 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 876 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tucson | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
