2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Santa Fe | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
