1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 235 kg more than 1971 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Century |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2870 mm |