1964 MG MGB vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG MGB would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1964 MG MGB. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1964 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1964 MG MGB. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG MGB. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1964 MG MGB has manual transmission. 1964 MG MGB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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