1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 34 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (133 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | S4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2809 mm |
