1955 Buick 40 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 115 kg more than 1955 Buick 40.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Buick 40 | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | 40 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5277 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3030 mm |