2005 Acura RL vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RL weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 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, 2005 Acura RL (353 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura RL | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Acura | Hyundai |
Model | RL | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 245 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |