1975 McLaren M23 vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 McLaren M23. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 McLaren M23 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 McLaren M23 (455 HP @ 10250 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 McLaren M23 should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1975 McLaren M23.
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. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1975 McLaren M23 has manual transmission. 1975 McLaren M23 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 McLaren M23 | 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | McLaren | Oldsmobile |
Model | M23 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 455 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 10250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1755 kg |