1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1979 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 3 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 380 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Lemans.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1979 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Lemans |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |