1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Dolomite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Dolomite would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (127 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 764 kg more than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (158 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1973 Triumph Dolomite has manual transmission. 1973 Triumph Dolomite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Triumph |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
