1957 Morris Isis vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 440 kg more than 1957 Morris Isis. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Isis has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Isis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Isis | 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Morris | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Isis | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3030 mm |
