2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2007 Mazda 3
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 3 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. 2007 Mazda 3 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
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, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2007 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Tiburon | 3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |