2008 GMC Envoy vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2008 GMC Envoy 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 808 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2008 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy 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 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. 2008 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Envoy | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
