1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 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 677 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Colorado |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2830 mm |