1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1951 Porsche 356
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1951 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1951 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1951 Porsche 356. 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. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1951 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1951 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1951 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 356 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |