2003 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 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 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 68 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Tiburon | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |