1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Veracruz.
Because 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Veracruz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Hyundai |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2804 mm |
