2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tiburon and 2008 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 544 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 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Tiburon | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |