1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 40 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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 293 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Outback |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2740 mm |