1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 266 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will offer significantly more control. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Make Oldsmobile Land Rover
Model Ninety-Eight Range Rover Evoque
Year Released 1971 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 1669 kg
Vehicle Length 5900 mm 4366 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2662 mm


 

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