1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 36 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 4 more horse power than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 316 kg more than 2012 Toyota RAV4. 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4, 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2659 mm |
