2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 21 kg more than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
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 (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Tiburon | Mariner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |