1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1977 Renault 20
To start off, 1977 Renault 20 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 50 more horse power than 1977 Renault 20. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1977 Renault 20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 675 kg more than 1977 Renault 20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Renault 20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Renault 20. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Renault 20. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1977 Renault 20 has manual transmission. 1977 Renault 20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1977 Renault 20 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 20 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |