2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2002 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Forester would be higher. 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. 2002 Subaru Forester weights approximately 52 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2002 Subaru Forester 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, 2002 Subaru Forester 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 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester. 2002 Subaru Forester 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. 2002 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2002 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Tiburon | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |