1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 205 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

Because 1970 Chevrolet Impala is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Chevrolet Impala. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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