1949 Lancia Aprilia vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1949 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1949 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Lancia Aprilia | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
Model | Aprilia | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |