1990 Honda NSX vs. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 108 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1996 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | NSX | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
