2004 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2004 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 192 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (183 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Cavalier | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1379 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
