2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider 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. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 402 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | Spider | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2386 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |