2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 159 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
Model | Santa Fe | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |