1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
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 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Tuscan (134 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 845 kg more than 1969 TVR Tuscan.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 TVR Tuscan. (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 TVR Tuscan. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1969 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 1969 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Oldsmobile | TVR |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |