1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Hyundai Euro 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1867 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1. (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 has manual transmission. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Euro 1 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2717 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1930 mm |
