1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 41 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 383 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Silverado |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3645 mm |