1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 16 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 16 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 101 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Hyundai Tiburon | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Tiburon | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |