2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 365 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | Tiburon | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |