1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Suzuki Baleno (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 835 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Because 1982 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 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Baleno, 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Suzuki |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Baleno |
Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |