1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1989 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight and 1989 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (163 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1989 Volkswagen Golf. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1989 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 680 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volkswagen Golf. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volkswagen Golf. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1989 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1989 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1989 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Golf |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |