2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tiburon and 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 432 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Tiburon 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Hyundai Subaru
Model Tiburon Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2655 cc 2455 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 339 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1558 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 64 L


 

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