2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Hyundai | Aston Martin |
Model | Tiburon | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |