2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision.
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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision (530 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision | 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Vision | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2960 mm |
