2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 220 would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Rover 220. (103 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 220.
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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 220. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 1996 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Rover |
| Model | Tiburon | 220 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
