2009 Honda Fit vs. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 82 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Fit | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1379 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
