1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. 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 74 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 800 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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, 2004 Seat Arosa, 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Arosa 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.
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1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Arosa |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2330 mm |