1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 878 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.

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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Venom. (339 Nm). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Venom. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Venom has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Venom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1994 Dodge Venom 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Make Dodge Oldsmobile
Model Venom Ninety-Eight
Year Released 1994 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 5735 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 160 HP
Torque 339 Nm 380 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1057 kg 1935 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 5900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 3230 mm