2003 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 357 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. 2006 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2003 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Tiburon | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |