1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1977 Pontiac Sunbird
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Sunbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 690 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Sunbird.
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. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1977 Pontiac Sunbird has manual transmission. 1977 Pontiac Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1977 Pontiac Sunbird | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2470 mm |
