1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 506 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
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1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Hyundai |
Model | Custom Cruiser | Sonata |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1509 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4798 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1831 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2728 mm |