2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2007 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Tiburon and 2007 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 289 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2007 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Tiburon | Micra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |
