1988 Lancia Hit vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1988 Lancia Hit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1988 Lancia Hit has manual transmission. 1988 Lancia Hit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Hit | 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Hit | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3030 mm |
