1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 185 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Camaro | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3030 mm |