1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 914 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2460 mm |