1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (170 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 724 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |
