2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
