2004 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 5 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 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 22 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 453 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (137 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Tiburon | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1379 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
