1998 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Satellite is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. (76 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. (161 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Satellite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Satellite | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Satellite | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2590 mm |
