1979 Bentley T vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1979 Bentley T is newer by 2 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bentley T weights approximately 445 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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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1979 Bentley T | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
Model | T | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3030 mm |