1983 Innocenti 990 vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, both 1983 Innocenti 990 and 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1983 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1983 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 911 kg more than 1983 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-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 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Innocenti 990, 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Innocenti 990. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1983 Innocenti 990 has manual transmission. 1983 Innocenti 990 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Innocenti 990 | 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Innocenti | Oldsmobile |
Model | 990 | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2960 mm |