1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 36 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3240 mm |