2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2009 Suzuki Equator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
Model | Tiburon | Equator |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |