2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tiburon and 2008 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 149 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Because 2008 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
Model | Tiburon | Exige |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |