2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Tiburon and 2006 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (179 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 457 kg more than 2006 Volvo S60.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S60. (240 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Tiburon | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1533 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |