1998 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 1998 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 1998 Oldsmobile Alero and 1998 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Camry. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Camry weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Alero.

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, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Camry. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Oldsmobile Alero 1998 Toyota Camry
Make Oldsmobile Toyota
Model Alero Camry
Year Released 1998 1998
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2390 cc 2164 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 196 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1415 kg
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1810 mm


 

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