1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 460 kg more than 1986 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1986 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1986 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Venturi |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |