1998 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1998 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 1998 Hyundai Satellite and 1998 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Tigra (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. (76 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 415 kg more than 1998 Opel Tigra.
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, 1998 Hyundai Satellite (161 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Hyundai Satellite | 1998 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Satellite | Tigra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2476 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2430 mm |