1991 Nissan Vanette vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1991 Nissan Vanette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 325 kg more than 1991 Nissan Vanette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Vanette. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1991 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1991 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Nissan Vanette | 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Vanette | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 3030 mm |
