2003 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 625 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Tiburon | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 543 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |