1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 795 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 914 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |