2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2009 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2009 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2009 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. 2009 Hyundai Terracan 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. 2009 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2009 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Tiburon | Terracan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |