2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tiburon and 2008 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Murano weights approximately 805 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 2008 Nissan Murano 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, 2008 Nissan Murano 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, 2008 Nissan Murano (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Tiburon | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
