1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800

To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 1970 Toyota Sport 800
Make Oldsmobile Toyota
Model Ninety-Eight Sport 800
Year Released 1975 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 790 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 68 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 580 kg
Vehicle Length 5900 mm 3590 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2010 mm


 

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