1987 Honda Legend vs. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 86 kg more than 2004 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, 1987 Honda Legend (229 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Legend | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
