2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager.
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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Tiburon | Villager |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |