1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 37 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 6,299 cc (3 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | A8 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5137 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2992 mm |
