2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tiburon and 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla (180 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tiburon | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 8.4 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 | 1290 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
