2000 Acura NSX vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura NSX | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Acura | Oldsmobile |
Model | NSX | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |