2000 Honda Life vs. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 4 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 467 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Life | 1996 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Life | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |