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 |