1993 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 342 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Camaro | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3030 mm |
