1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 33 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, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 497 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1404 mm |
