1999 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1996 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Nissan Skyline.
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 Nissan Skyline (368 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (165 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Hyundai Tiburon | 1996 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tiburon | Skyline |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 368 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |