2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tiburon and 2005 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 279 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 2005 Mazda Drifter. 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 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Tiburon | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2499 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
