1998 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Acura | Oldsmobile |
| Model | NSX | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3230 mm |
