1996 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1996 Saturn SC
To start off, both 1996 Hyundai Satellite and 1996 Saturn SC were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Saturn SC (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Satellite. (76 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Saturn SC should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 431 kg more than 1996 Saturn SC.
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, 1996 Hyundai Satellite (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Saturn SC. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Satellite | 1996 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Hyundai | Saturn |
| Model | Satellite | SC |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
