2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C8 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C8. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 723 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.

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, 2008 Citroen C8 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C8 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
Make Citroen Hyundai
Model C8 Tiburon
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2179 cc 1975 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 126 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1788 kg 1065 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.4 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 55 L


 

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