1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 22 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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 140 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
