2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,655 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 109 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
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 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tiburon | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |