1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (477 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. (365 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car.
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 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (641 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | 442 Indy Pace Car | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 477 HP |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
