2003 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 620 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute 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, 2004 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon.
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2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Tiburon | Tribute |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 181 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.8 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |