1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1980 Austin Mini Metro is newer by 1 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 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (62 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1041 kg more than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Austin Mini Metro, 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (97 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1980 Austin Mini Metro has manual transmission. 1980 Austin Mini Metro 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.
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1980 Austin Mini Metro | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mini Metro | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 754 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |