1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. Both 1974 Chevrolet Corvette and 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight are equipped with a 5,736 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (373 Nm). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1974 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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