2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 1990 Toyota Century 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 1990 Toyota Century. 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, 1990 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 1990 Toyota Century | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Tiburon | Century |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2653 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |