1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

To start off, both 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight and 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 975 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco.

Because 1980 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 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco has manual transmission. 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco 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.

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