1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 32 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1035 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3380 mm |
