2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 62 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 1997 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (250 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Tiburon | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2653 cc | 2824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
