2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Bravo (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Fiat Bravo.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Bravo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat Bravo (361 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Bravo | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | Bravo | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1956 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |