1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (205 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 75 kg more than 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
