1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 39 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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 334 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |
