2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2000 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 380 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2000 Nissan Pickup 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 2000 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2000 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tiburon | Pickup |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2960 mm |