2005 Audi S4 vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S4 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
