2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 and 2008 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2008 BMW 525 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 2008 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 250 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 525 | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
