1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1974 Porsche 908

To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 908. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 908 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1059 kg more than 1974 Porsche 908.

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. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1974 Porsche 908 has manual transmission. 1974 Porsche 908 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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