2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 2 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 437 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 (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
Model | Tiburon | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1367 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |