2007 Audi S8 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2007 Audi S8 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S8 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S8 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
