2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Tiburon and 2006 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,964 cc, 2006 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Wrangler (175 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.

Because 2006 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2006 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2006 Jeep Wrangler
Make Hyundai Jeep
Model Tiburon Wrangler
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 2964 cc
Horse Power 138 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 98.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93.5 mm 86.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 72 L


 

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