2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 200 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon.
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2003 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Santa Fe | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |