2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 142 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. 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, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Tiburon | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1371 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
