2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Maserati GranSport 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 2009 Maserati GranSport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, 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 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
| Model | GranSport | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
