1999 Oldsmobile Bravada vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen AAC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (309 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 541 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen AAC.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. 2000 Volkswagen AAC has automatic transmission and 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada has manual transmission. 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volkswagen AAC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bravada | AAC |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3310 mm |
