1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 494 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (141 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
Make | Caterham | Hyundai |
Model | Seven | Stellar |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 141 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 76.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2580 mm |