1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1941 Simca 5
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Simca 5 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1941 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1941 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1941 Simca 5. 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.
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1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1941 Simca 5 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Simca |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 5 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |