2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tiburon and 2008 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 468 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.
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 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Hyundai | Rover |
Model | Tiburon | 75 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 Weight | 1062 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |