1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight and 1987 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 470 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Corolla |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |