1971 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 205 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile 442.
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 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 442 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3230 mm |
