2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 351 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2006 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2006 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (246 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Tiburon | Tucson |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 246 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |