2002 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1999 Nissan Serena

To start off, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Serena (172 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 298 kg more than 1999 Nissan Serena.

Because 1999 Nissan Serena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena 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 Nissan Serena (403 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. (255 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. 1999 Nissan Serena has automatic transmission and 2002 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Serena will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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