2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (185 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent. 2005 Hyundai Accent 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. 2005 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2005 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Tiburon | Accent |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |