1999 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 479 kg more than 2008 Kia Carens.
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, 2008 Kia Carens (250 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (165 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Tiburon | Carens |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 250 Nm |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |