1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 35 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 77 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.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2852 mm |
