1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1994 Plymouth Colt
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Colt is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Colt (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Colt should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 475 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Colt.
Because 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-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 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Colt, 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Colt. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1994 Plymouth Colt | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Colt |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |