1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2003 Tata Safari
To start off, 2003 Tata Safari is newer by 31 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 26 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 105 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Because 2003 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2003 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2003 Tata Safari 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.
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1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2003 Tata Safari | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Tata |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Safari |
Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |