2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (171 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
| Model | Tiburon | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
