2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2012 Chevrolet Kalos
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Kalos is newer by 4 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. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 263 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Kalos.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Kalos.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2012 Chevrolet Kalos | |
Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
Model | Tiburon | Kalos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |