1999 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1999 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, both 1999 Hyundai Satellite and 1999 Volkswagen Parati 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 Hyundai Satellite (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Parati. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Satellite should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Parati. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 812 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Parati. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Hyundai Satellite is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Hyundai Satellite. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Parati, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Parati. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Parati.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Satellite | 1999 Volkswagen Parati | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Satellite | Parati |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2480 mm |
