2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 1998 Hyundai Marcia
To start off, 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Hyundai Marcia would be higher. At 3,457 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. 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, 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue (312 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Marcia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1998 Hyundai Marcia | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Hyundai |
| Model | Intrigue | Marcia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3457 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
