1999 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Satellite is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 464 kg more than 1984 Opel Monza.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Satellite | 1984 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Satellite | Monza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2670 mm |
