2004 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Uplander 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Uplander (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 657 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. 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 Chevrolet Uplander (299 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Uplander | 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Uplander | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |
