2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 181 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
Model | Santa Fe | Toronado |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |