2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,653 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 52 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. 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, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2653 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |