1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 396 kg more than 1984 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1984 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1984 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Eighty-Eight | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |