1977 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1977 Chrysler Sedan and 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Sedan (201 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 370 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Sedan.
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, 1977 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler Sedan | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
Model | Sedan | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3030 mm |