2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Tiburon | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2653 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
