2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1996 Lada Niva
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,653 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 240 kg more than 1996 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Lada Niva 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, 1996 Lada Niva 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 (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 1996 Lada Niva | |
Make | Hyundai | Lada |
Model | Tiburon | Niva |
Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2653 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |