1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 236 kg more than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Delta 88 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 6965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3130 mm |
