2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 410 kg more than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2011 Porsche Boxster 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 2011 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Tiburon | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
