1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 518 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Corvette | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
