1998 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2007 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 331 kg more than 1998 Honda Step Wagon.
Because 2007 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Step Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2007 Hyundai Tucson (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Step Wagon | 2007 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Step Wagon | Tucson |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |