1999 Oldsmobile SS vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile SS would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Oldsmobile SS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile SS. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile SS.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Oldsmobile SS | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Hyundai |
Model | SS | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |