2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Tiburon and 2006 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 737 kg more than 2006 Kia Cerato. 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, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Tiburon | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1253 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
