1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 93 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 1993 Mercedes-Benz C 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 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1996 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Hyundai Tiburon | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tiburon | C |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 85.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 62 L |