1996 Hyundai Satellite vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Satellite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Satellite would be higher. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Satellite. (76 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1232 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 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Satellite. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Satellite. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Satellite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Satellite | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Satellite | Defender |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2370 mm |
