1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1996 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1996 Hyundai Tiburon and 1996 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 28 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 205. (102 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 467 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Tiburon | 1996 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Peugeot |
| Model | Tiburon | 205 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
