2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Saturn Relay

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tiburon and 2005 Saturn Relay were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.

Because 2005 Saturn Relay 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 Saturn Relay 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 Saturn Relay (299 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Tiburon 2005 Saturn Relay
Make Hyundai Saturn
Model Tiburon Relay
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1975 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 144 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 299 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 62 L


 

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