1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (375 HP) has 214 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 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 639 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
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, 1993 Porsche 911 (490 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 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 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 490 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 74.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2280 mm |