2005 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,655 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 162 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2005 BMW 325 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 2005 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 325 | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |