1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 35 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 71 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 861 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| 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 | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |
