1984 Lancia Trevi vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1984 Lancia Trevi is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Trevi. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Trevi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 790 kg more than 1984 Lancia Trevi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Trevi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Trevi. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Trevi. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Trevi has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Trevi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Trevi | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Trevi | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3230 mm |
