1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1941 Simca 5
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Simca 5 would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1941 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1941 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1941 Simca 5. 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.
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1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1941 Simca 5 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Simca |
Model | Eighty-Eight | 5 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1941 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2010 mm |