1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 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 92 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corolla. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corolla. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Corolla 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |