1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 37 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, 2012 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass 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 486 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Because 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Jeep |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Compass |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2634 mm |
