2003 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (224 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Tiburon | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 224 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.8 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |