1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica 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 30 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 613 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Celica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
