1987 Dodge Omni vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1987 Dodge Omni is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1987 Dodge Omni. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1987 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 765 kg more than 1987 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Dodge Omni, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Dodge Omni. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Dodge Omni | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Omni | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3030 mm |
