1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 399 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Hyundai Tiburon 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model Tiburon Santa Fe
Year Released 1996 2001
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1834 cc 2399 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 130 HP 132 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 166 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.5 mm 86.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 100 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1257 kg 1656 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 65 L


 

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