1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac DTS is newer by 39 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 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS 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 287 kg more than 2010 Cadillac DTS.
Because 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | DTS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2936 mm |
