1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 1999 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 1999 Toyota Avalon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue would be higher. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Avalon. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 121 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
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 Intrigue (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1999 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Intrigue | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3455 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
