1999 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2012 Nissan Navara

To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Hyundai Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Hyundai Coupe would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. (111 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 817 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. 2012 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 1999 Hyundai Coupe has manual transmission. 1999 Hyundai Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Hyundai Coupe 2012 Nissan Navara
Make Hyundai Nissan
Model Coupe Navara
Year Released 1999 2012
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 111 HP 172 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 143 Nm 403 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1215 kg 2032 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 3210 mm


 

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