1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 135 kg more than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Avanti | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Avanti | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3030 mm |
