1986 Caterham 1700 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1986 Caterham 1700 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1986 Caterham 1700. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1986 Caterham 1700.
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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1986 Caterham 1700 has manual transmission. 1986 Caterham 1700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Caterham 1700 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Caterham | Oldsmobile |
Model | 1700 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3230 mm |