1995 Lancia Delta vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1995 Lancia Delta is newer by 24 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 151 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 985 kg more than 1995 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lancia Delta | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Delta | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3230 mm |
