1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2001 Lexus IS is newer by 29 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 535 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2001 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Lexus |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | IS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |
