2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (214 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
Model | Tiburon | Outlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2351 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |