1990 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 597 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2010 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Terracan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Hyundai |
| Model | Toronado | Terracan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
