2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 1 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto.
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, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Grande Punto | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
