1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 500 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:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Abarth | Oldsmobile |
Model | 500 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3230 mm |