1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 25 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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, 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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
