1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1993 Renault Clio
To start off, 1993 Renault Clio is newer by 13 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, 1993 Renault Clio (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Clio 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 780 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (187 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1993 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Clio |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
