1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Audi TT

To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi TT (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 465 kg more than 2011 Audi TT.

Because 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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 Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi TT. (349 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi TT. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi TT has manual transmission. 2011 Audi TT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 2011 Audi TT
Make Oldsmobile Audi
Model Ninety-Eight TT
Year Released 1976 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 161 HP 211 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 5900 mm 4201 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2469 mm