1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 1998 Volvo S80 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 246 kg more than 1998 Volvo S80.
Because 1973 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 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80, 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, both vehicles can yield 380 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
Model | Ninety-Eight | S80 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1689 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2670 mm |