1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 30 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Caprice | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |