2006 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon

To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon.

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, 2006 Honda Accord (315 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. (255 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2002 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2002 Hyundai Tiburon
Make Honda Hyundai
Model Accord Tiburon
Year Released 2006 2002
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 2701 cc
Horse Power 253 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 255 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 72 L


 

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