1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 605 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Eighty-Eight | 911 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2270 mm |