2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 272 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 1999 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Tiburon | Life |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2370 mm |
