2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2005 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Equinox and 2005 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 292 kg more than 2005 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 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Equinox | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2653 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |