2004 BMW 118 vs. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2004 BMW 118 and 2004 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 118 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2004 BMW 118 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 2004 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon (184 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 118 | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 184 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |