1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Toyota Prius V
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius V 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 Toyota Prius V (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Prius V 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 270 kg more than 2012 Toyota Prius V.
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, 2012 Toyota Prius V, 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius V.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2012 Toyota Prius V | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Prius V |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2779 mm |