1971 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1996 Porsche 911

To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.

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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (502 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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