2004 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 137 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.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Tiburon | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
