1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2003 Toyota Sienna is newer by 29 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sienna (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 Toyota Sienna.
Because 1974 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 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna, 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2910 mm |
