2005 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 829 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon (180 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2003 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2003 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1671 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
