1980 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Hyundai |
| Model | Toronado | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
