1998 Hyundai Satellite vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Hyundai Satellite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Hyundai Satellite would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. (76 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1078 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 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Satellite. (161 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Satellite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Satellite | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Satellite | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2885 mm |
