2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
Model | Tiburon | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |