1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 167 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1996 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Concerto | Tiburon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |