2005 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 427 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2005 BMW 530 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, 2005 BMW 530 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 530 | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |