2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2011 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX is newer by 5 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 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac SRX (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX 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, 2011 Cadillac SRX (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2011 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Hyundai | Cadillac |
| Model | Tiburon | SRX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
