1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 625 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Holden |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Commodore |
Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2740 mm |