1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 26 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 760 kg more than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 6939 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2731 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 4326 mm |