2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Micra. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 231 kg more than 2006 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 185 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tiburon | Micra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |