2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 587 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari 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 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Hyundai | Tata |
Model | Tiburon | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |