1999 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 1999 Hyundai Tiburon and 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Because 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (165 Nm). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Hyundai Tiburon 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Hyundai Jeep
Model Tiburon Grand Cherokee
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1797 cc 3955 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 140 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 165 Nm 295 Nm
Top Speed 194 km/hour 180 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2660 mm


 

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