2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 995 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (185 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tiburon | Patrol |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 95 L |