1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 478 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3230 mm |