1999 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Satellite is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Hyundai Satellite (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Satellite should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 642 kg more than 1971 Riley 4. 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 (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Satellite | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Riley |
| Model | Satellite | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2530 mm |
