1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2012 Opel Meriva is newer by 28 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 29 more horse power than 2012 Opel Meriva. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Meriva.
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, 2012 Opel Meriva, 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Meriva. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Meriva. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Meriva 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 | 2012 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Meriva |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |