2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2009 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 3 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lada Niva 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, 2009 Lada Niva 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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2009 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lada |
| Model | Tiburon | Niva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
