2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 6 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 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 2013 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Tiburon | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2415 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
