1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 31 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Toyota Tundra.
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) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3270 mm |
