2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 291 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 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, 2010 BMW 328 (271 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Tiburon | 328 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
