1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 14 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1805 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV. 2012 Nissan NV 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. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Euro 1 | NV |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2131 mm |
