1999 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Satellite is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (85 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 678 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (212 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Satellite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Satellite | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
| Model | Satellite | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2440 mm |
