1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 58 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Hyundai Tiburon 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Hyundai Subaru
Model Tiburon Legacy
Year Released 1996 2005
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1834 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 130 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 166 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.5 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 75 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 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 64 L


 

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