1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 vs. 1977 Porsche 936
To start off, 1977 Porsche 936 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 1169 kg more than 1977 Porsche 936.
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. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 936 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | 1977 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Delta 88 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6965 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 700 kg |
