1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, 2005 Saturn ION is newer by 20 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn ION (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn ION 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 295 kg more than 2005 Saturn ION.
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 (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION. 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2005 Saturn ION has manual transmission. 2005 Saturn ION 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 | 2005 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Saturn |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | ION |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
