2001 Lancia Nea vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Lancia Nea. 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, 2001 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (285 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

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