1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 208 would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 208. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208. 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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 208 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 208 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Abarth | Oldsmobile |
Model | 208 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3230 mm |