2002 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2002 Kia Towner

To start off, both 2002 Hyundai Tiburon and 2002 Kia Towner were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2002 Kia Towner. (38 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Towner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 814 kg more than 2002 Kia Towner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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2002 Hyundai Tiburon 2002 Kia Towner
Make Hyundai Kia
Model Tiburon Towner
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2701 cc 796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 170 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1176 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 3370 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1410 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 1820 mm


 

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