2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 939 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.
Because 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
Model | Tiburon | Kyron |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |