2004 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 277 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 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Tiburon | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
