1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 28 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, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
