1984 Innocenti 990 vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1984 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1984 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 796 kg more than 1984 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Innocenti 990. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1984 Innocenti 990 has manual transmission. 1984 Innocenti 990 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Innocenti 990 | 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Innocenti | Oldsmobile |
Model | 990 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
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 | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2830 mm |