1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 2005 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Toyota Soarer is newer by 7 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 170 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. 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, 2005 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 2005 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Intrigue | Soarer |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3455 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |