1999 Hyundai Satellite vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Hyundai Satellite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Hyundai Satellite would be higher. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Hyundai Satellite (85 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Satellite should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 1039 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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 (212 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Satellite | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Smart |
| Model | Satellite | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 1820 mm |
