1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 18 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, 1989 Porsche 944 (217 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 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 522 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (330 Nm). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 944 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 | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 944 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 330 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2390 mm |