2004 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 560 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
Because 2004 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2003 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | NSX | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
