2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tiburon and 2008 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Opel Signum. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Signum.
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 (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Signum. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Opel Signum | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Tiburon | Signum |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |