1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit is newer by 34 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 688 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit. 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, 2010 Honda Fit, 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 (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Fit |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2499 mm |
