1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 575 kg more than 1969 Dodge Coronet. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Coronet. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1969 Dodge Coronet has manual transmission. 1969 Dodge Coronet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1969 Dodge Coronet 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Make Dodge Oldsmobile
Model Coronet Ninety-Eight
Year Released 1969 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3690 cc 5735 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 143 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 292 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 1935 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 5900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2980 mm 3230 mm