1998 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 1998 Hyundai Satellite and 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,266 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. (76 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 525 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML (391 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. (161 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Satellite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Satellite | 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Satellite | ML |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 4266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2850 mm |
