1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 22 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, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 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 416 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
