1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2013 Scion xD
To start off, 2013 Scion xD is newer by 28 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, 2013 Scion xD (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion xD 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 305 kg more than 2013 Scion xD.
Because 2013 Scion xD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Scion xD will offer significantly more control. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion xD. (169 Nm @ 4440 RPM). This means 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion xD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2013 Scion xD | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Scion |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | xD |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4440 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
