1998 Ford Laser vs. 1998 Hyundai Satellite
To start off, both 1998 Ford Laser and 1998 Hyundai Satellite were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. (76 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 325 kg more than 1998 Ford Laser.
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, 1998 Ford Laser (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. (161 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Satellite.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Laser | 1998 Hyundai Satellite | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Laser | Satellite |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2820 mm |