1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1992 Subaru SVX
To start off, 1992 Subaru SVX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 170 kg more than 1992 Subaru SVX.
Because 1992 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Subaru SVX 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1992 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | SVX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
