2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. (247 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 660 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
Because 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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, 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
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2008 Hyundai Veracruz | 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
Model | Veracruz | Aurora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |