1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Sebring is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Sebring (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 83 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chrysler |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Sebring |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
