1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indigo.
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 Tata Indigo, 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 (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Indigo 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.
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1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Tata |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Indigo |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |