2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tiburon and 2008 SsangYong Korando 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 31 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 800 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando 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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
Model | Tiburon | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |