1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 is newer by 26 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 875 kg more than 2002 TVR T 350.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2002 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2002 TVR T 350 has manual transmission. 2002 TVR T 350 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 | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | TVR |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2370 mm |
