2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 24 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, 2004 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 25 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2004 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2004 Cadillac CTS 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.
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2004 Cadillac CTS | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
Model | CTS | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |