1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1995 Buick Century
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Century would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (130 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Buick Century. (119 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Century.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Buick Century (180 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. 1995 Buick Century 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. 1995 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Hyundai Tiburon | 1995 Buick Century | |
Make | Hyundai | Buick |
Model | Tiburon | Century |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 180 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2662 mm |