1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, both 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight and 1984 Renault 25 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 519 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault 25, 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (177 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault 25 has manual transmission. 1984 Renault 25 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 25 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
