1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon

To start off, both 1996 Dodge Ram and 1996 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 171 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.

Because 1996 Dodge Ram 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 1996 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Dodge Ram 1996 Hyundai Tiburon
Make Dodge Hyundai
Model Ram Tiburon
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 130 HP
Torque 447 Nm 166 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1086 kg 1257 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 3020 mm 2480 mm


 

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