2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 861 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. 2009 Honda Odyssey 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. 2009 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Odyssey | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Odyssey | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |