2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element.
Because 2006 Honda Element 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 Honda Element 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 Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Element | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |