1999 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 200 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza (247 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (165 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Tiburon | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tiburon | Venza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2775 mm |
