2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 516 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. 2012 Ford Transit Connect 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. 2012 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Tiburon | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |