1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2008 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2008 Opel Insignia is newer by 21 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, 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Opel Insignia. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Insignia.
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, 2008 Opel Insignia (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Insignia 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 | 2008 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Insignia |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2737 mm |