1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 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 (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 975 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 914 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |