2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon

To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 412 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model Santa Fe Tiburon
Year Released 2007 2004
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3342 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 184 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 82.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.8 mm 93 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1746 kg 1334 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 55 L


 

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