1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2008 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2008 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2008 Holden Commodore 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.

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