1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 28 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 40 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 685 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
