2008 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 108 kg more than 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora.
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, 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Trajet | 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Trajet | Aurora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
