2009 Citroen C5 vs. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 367 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Citroen C5 (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 1996 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C5 | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1624 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 53 L |
