1998 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic 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. Both 1998 Honda Civic and 1996 Hyundai Tiburon are equipped with a 1,834 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 87 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic.
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 Civic (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 1996 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
