2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 226 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
Model | Tiburon | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |