2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 2 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 529 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (340 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
| Model | Tiburon | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2653 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
