1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Abarth Coupe 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Make Abarth Oldsmobile
Model Coupe Ninety-Eight
Year Released 1960 1980
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 747 cc 4129 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 123 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 590 kg 1755 kg
Vehicle Length 3490 mm 5610 mm
Vehicle Width 1350 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 3030 mm


 

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