1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 24 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 Toyota Supra. 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 670 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Supra |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 1050 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2630 mm |