1985 Dodge Colt vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1985 Dodge Colt and 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Colt. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 310 kg more than 1985 Dodge Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Colt. (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Colt | 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Colt | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
