1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1996 Acura TL
To start off, both 1996 Hyundai Tiburon and 1996 Acura TL were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura TL (176 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (130 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
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. 1996 Acura TL 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. 1996 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Hyundai Tiburon | 1996 Acura TL | |
Make | Hyundai | Acura |
Model | Tiburon | TL |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 176 HP |
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 | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2840 mm |