1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 1976 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 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Hyundai |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4676 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
