2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Hyundai Satellite
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Hyundai Satellite were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Satellite. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 654 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 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 2000 Hyundai Satellite. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, 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, 2000 Hyundai Satellite (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Hyundai Satellite | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Satellite |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3090 mm |
