2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 17 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Tiburon | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 84 L |
