1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 838 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Celica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2530 mm |