2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Tiburon | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 345 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |