1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 555 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 25 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
