1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 31 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, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Audi A6 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
Model | Ninety-Eight | A6 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2842 mm |