1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1951 Porsche 356
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1951 Porsche 356.
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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1951 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1951 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1951 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 356 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2110 mm |