1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 41 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 245 kg more than 2012 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3210 mm |
