1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 31 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
