1999 Lexus RX vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1999 Lexus RX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lexus RX (220 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus RX weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus RX. (301 Nm). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lexus RX | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Lexus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | RX | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
