1957 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 6 kg more than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1957 Jaguar MK VIII has manual transmission. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Jaguar MK VIII | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
Model | MK VIII | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |