1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 400 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Hyundai Stellar | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Stellar | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
