2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | CLS | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 4129 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 630 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |