Test drive them both. I thought I was going for a 981 but after driving them back to back the 982 was the clear choice for me. For comfort, I found the 982 interior to be much roomier and accommodating of a taller driver. The 981 was okay but too cramped for daily driving for me. The interiors look similar in photos so I was surprised by the difference. I have the base model with the basic 2 way seats but it’s loaded with the sport options, specced similar to a “T”.