1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 30 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz.
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, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Jazz 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 | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Jazz |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |