2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Rover |
| Model | Tiburon | 200 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
