1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1990 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1990 Venturi Coupe is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 680 kg more than 1990 Venturi Coupe.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Venturi Coupe. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1990 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1990 Venturi Coupe 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 | 1990 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Venturi |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |
