1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Road Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Road Runner would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 105 kg more than 1971 Plymouth Road Runner.
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. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1971 Plymouth Road Runner has manual transmission. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1971 Plymouth Road Runner | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Road Runner |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 6277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2980 mm |
