2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 725 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Tiburon | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |