1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 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 290 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 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, 2001 Porsche 911 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 911 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
