1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ninety-Eight | SL |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |