1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 288 kg more than 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Hyundai |
| Model | Cutlass | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
