1977 Bentley T vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1977 Bentley T is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bentley T weights approximately 300 kg more than 1972 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.
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1977 Bentley T | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
Model | T | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3230 mm |