1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Tiburon 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 34 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 128 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 1998 Nissan Serena 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 1998 Nissan Serena. 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 Hyundai Tiburon (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Hyundai Tiburon | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tiburon | Serena |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2740 mm |