1999 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1999 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 1999 Hyundai Tiburon and 1999 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Hyundai Tiburon (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Mazda B2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (165 Nm). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda B2500 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 | 1999 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Tiburon | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2990 mm |
