1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 602 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 1977 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 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco, 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, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1404 mm |
