1979 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Hyundai Satellite
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Satellite is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Satellite. (76 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 399 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Satellite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Satellite, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Satellite. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Satellite.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1996 Hyundai Satellite | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Estate | Satellite |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |