2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 657 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. 2003 Kia Sorento 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. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Tiburon | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
