2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 MG TF
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tiburon and 2005 MG TF were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 MG TF. (115 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2005 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 201 kg more than 2005 MG TF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 MG TF 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 MG TF. 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 (245 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG TF. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 2005 MG TF | |
| Make | Hyundai | MG |
| Model | Tiburon | TF |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1371 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
