1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1994 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1994 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 13 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, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota RAV4 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 635 kg more than 1994 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1994 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota RAV4. (175 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1994 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2210 mm |
