1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will 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, 2001 Toyota Will (189 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will 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 390 kg more than 2001 Toyota Will.
Because 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (274 Nm). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Will |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2380 mm |
