1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1684 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Hyundai Stellar | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
| Model | Stellar | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2946 mm |
