2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (167 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 439 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.
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, 2004 Volvo S60 (225 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. 2004 Volvo S60 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. 2004 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Tiburon | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |