1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 22 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, 2005 Toyota Highlander (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 54 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2005 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 Ninety-Eight (278 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (224 Nm). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1701 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
