1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2012 Volvo C70
To start off, 2012 Volvo C70 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo C70 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C70 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | C70 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2639 mm |
