2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 76 kg more than 1955 Oldsmobile 88.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Santa Fe | 88 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3110 mm |
