1998 Daewoo Prince vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1998 Daewoo Prince is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 535 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Prince. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1998 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1998 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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