1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1980 Renault Fuego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Renault Fuego. (96 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Fuego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 760 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego, 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
