1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
Because 1981 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 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Voyager |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |