2000 Honda Insight vs. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 528 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. 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, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Insight | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
