2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 340 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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tiburon | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |