1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 10 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 86 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1116 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino has manual transmission. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Suzuki |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Cappuccino |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2070 mm |
