1994 Honda Today vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Today | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Today | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |