1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1985 Holden Camira
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Camira would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1985 Holden Camira. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 525 kg more than 1985 Holden Camira. 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Camira. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1985 Holden Camira | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Holden |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Camira |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2580 mm |
