1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1988 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight and 1988 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 900 kg more than 1988 Suzuki Alto. 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Alto. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1988 Suzuki Alto has manual transmission. 1988 Suzuki Alto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1988 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Suzuki |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Alto |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |