1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 7 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 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 248 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor 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 2003 Toyota Condor. 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Tiburon | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tiburon | Condor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
