1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2012 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2012 Dodge Journey is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Journey (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Because 2012 Dodge Journey is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey 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, both vehicles can yield 352 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2012 Dodge Journey | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Dodge |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Journey |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2891 mm |