1999 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Satellite is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 1000 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 19 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Satellite should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Satellite | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Satellite | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2270 mm |
