2002 Hyundai HCD-7 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Magellan
To start off, both 2002 Hyundai HCD-7 and 2002 Volkswagen Magellan were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,498 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai HCD-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Magellan (275 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai HCD-7. (270 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Magellan should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai HCD-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai HCD-7 weights approximately 341 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Magellan.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2002 Volkswagen Magellan (310 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai HCD-7. (180 Nm). This means 2002 Volkswagen Magellan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai HCD-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai HCD-7 | 2002 Volkswagen Magellan | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | HCD-7 | Magellan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4498 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1349 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
