1999 Hyundai Satellite vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 7 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Satellite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Satellite | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Satellite | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 4758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2980 mm |
