2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2012 Audi RS5
To start off, 2012 Audi RS5 is newer by 5 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi RS5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi RS5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2012 Audi RS5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 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, 2012 Audi RS5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi RS5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2012 Audi RS5 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Audi |
| Model | Tiburon | RS5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
