2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Tiburon | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |