1999 Acura Integra vs. 1999 Hyundai Satellite

To start off, both 1999 Acura Integra and 1999 Hyundai Satellite were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (85 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 684 kg more than 1999 Acura Integra.

Because 1999 Hyundai Satellite is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Hyundai Satellite. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Hyundai Satellite (212 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura Integra. 1999 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1999 Hyundai Satellite has manual transmission. 1999 Hyundai Satellite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1999 Acura Integra 1999 Hyundai Satellite
Make Acura Hyundai
Model Integra Satellite
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1795 cc 2476 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3900 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 212 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1854 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3090 mm