1999 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 14 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 560 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (165 Nm). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon.
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1999 Hyundai Tiburon | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Tiburon | Impreza |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 331 Nm |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1475 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |