1971 Dodge Challenger vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1971 Dodge Challenger 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 37 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Challenger. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 465 kg more than 1971 Dodge Challenger. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Dodge Challenger. (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Challenger | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Challenger | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |
