1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Because 1978 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 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle. (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Caravelle |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |