1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Fifties. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Fifties would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Euro 1 | Fifties |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
