1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (250 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (252 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1997 Caterham C21 has manual transmission. 1997 Caterham C21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Caterham C21 | 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Caterham | Oldsmobile |
Model | C21 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |