1999 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Satellite is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Hyundai Satellite (85 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Satellite should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 1099 kg more than 1968 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Hyundai Satellite (212 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Satellite | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Satellite | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2420 mm |
