1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2008 Mazda Premacy is newer by 12 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 128 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Tiburon | Premacy |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 58 L |