1999 Oldsmobile Bravada vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 793 kg more than 1980 Porsche 911.
Because 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Bravada | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
