1971 Chrysler Centura vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Centura. (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 785 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Centura. 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Centura. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1971 Chrysler Centura has manual transmission. 1971 Chrysler Centura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Centura | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Centura | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3030 mm |
