1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 790 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (176 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2380 mm |
