1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1970 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 TVR Vixen. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 839 kg more than 1970 TVR Vixen. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 TVR Vixen. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1970 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | TVR |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2290 mm |
