1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler Charger and 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 575 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Charger. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
Model | Charger | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3230 mm |