1986 Dodge Charger vs. 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1986 Dodge Charger and 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1986 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1986 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 440 kg more than 1986 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Dodge Charger | 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Charger | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
