1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight and 1984 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 545 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. (204 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |