2000 Hyundai Coupe vs. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Coupe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Coupe (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 27 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Coupe.
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, 2000 Hyundai Coupe (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Coupe | 1996 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Coupe | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2480 mm |
