1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2012 Opel Vivaro is newer by 37 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 59 more horse power than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 321 kg more than 2012 Opel Vivaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Opel Vivaro, 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Vivaro. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Vivaro has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Vivaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2012 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Vivaro |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3100 mm |