1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1983 TVR 350i
To start off, 1983 TVR 350i is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 TVR 350i (197 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 TVR 350i 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 772 kg more than 1983 TVR 350i.
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) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 TVR 350i. (298 Nm). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 TVR 350i. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1983 TVR 350i has manual transmission. 1983 TVR 350i 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 | 1983 TVR 350i | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | TVR |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 350i |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2390 mm |
