1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 366 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Aston Martin |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2067 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2740 mm |