2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon (244 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Santa Fe | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2566 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1990 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
