1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 29 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 1973 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1984 Hyundai Stellar has manual transmission. 1984 Hyundai Stellar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Vega | Stellar |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
