1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 315 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
