1999 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Satellite is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac 1000 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 45 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Satellite should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 830 kg more than 1986 Pontiac 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 (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Satellite | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Satellite | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2400 mm |
