2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 29 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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 205 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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Nitro | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |