2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 620 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
Because 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Tiburon | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
