2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,655 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 167 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Honda Accord 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. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Tiburon | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 9.4 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 | 1333 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |