1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1998 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1998 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (130 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Honda CR-V. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda CR-V weights approximately 243 kg more than 1996 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, 1998 Honda CR-V (180 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm). This means 1998 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. 1998 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 1996 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Hyundai Tiburon | 1998 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Tiburon | CR-V |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |