1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2004 Audi A6
To start off, 2004 Audi A6 is newer by 26 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, 2004 Audi A6 (248 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 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 70 kg more than 2004 Audi A6.
Because 2004 Audi A6 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, 2004 Audi A6 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2004 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | A6 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
