1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,225 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 325 kg more than 1987 TVR 420.
Because 1987 TVR 420 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 1987 TVR 420. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, 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, 1987 TVR 420 (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 TVR 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1987 TVR 420 has manual transmission. 1987 TVR 420 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1987 TVR 420 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | TVR |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 420 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4225 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2390 mm |
