1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 389 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara. 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Polara. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Polara.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Polara | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Polara | Delta 88 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 6965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 638 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 101 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |