2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 893 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Ram | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
