2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Impreza 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. 2006 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 162 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Tiburon | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |