1992 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1992 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, both 1992 Hyundai Lantra and 1992 Oldsmobile 88 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1992 Hyundai Lantra. (125 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1992 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1992 Hyundai Lantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Hyundai Lantra. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Hyundai Lantra. 1992 Oldsmobile 88 has automatic transmission and 1992 Hyundai Lantra has manual transmission. 1992 Hyundai Lantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Oldsmobile 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Hyundai Lantra | 1992 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
Model | Lantra | 88 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |