1982 Nissan Prairie vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1982 Nissan Prairie is newer by 1 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 44 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 780 kg more than 1982 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Nissan Prairie, 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Prairie 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:
1982 Nissan Prairie | 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | Prairie | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 1485 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |