1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1955 Plymouth Belvedere
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Plymouth Belvedere would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 250 kg more than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1955 Plymouth Belvedere | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Belvedere |
Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2930 mm |