1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 63 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, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Hyundai | Seat |
| Model | Tiburon | Altea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
