1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 1128 kg more than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-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 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | GMC |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Savana |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3429 mm |
