1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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 440 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2360 mm |