1999 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 1999 Hyundai Satellite and 1999 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Satellite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Satellite | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Satellite | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2470 mm |
