2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tiburon and 2005 Opel Corsa 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 116 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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 Hyundai Tiburon (244 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Tiburon | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 935 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 44 L |
