2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 886 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 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2008 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (185 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Tiburon | Terracan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |