2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara 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 39 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Solara.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tiburon | Solara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
