2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.

Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Tiburon 1996 Land Rover Discovery
Make Hyundai Land Rover
Model Tiburon Discovery
Year Released 2008 1996
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2656 cc 3944 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 172 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2550 mm