1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 706 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 1978 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Vauxhall |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Carlton |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |