1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 375 kg more than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Because 1975 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 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Passat |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2720 mm |
