1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 31 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 115 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Land Rover |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Range Rover Evoque |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4356 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2662 mm |
