1999 Noble M10 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1999 Noble M10 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Noble M10 (168 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Noble M10 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 940 kg more than 1999 Noble M10.
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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Noble M10. (220 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Noble M10. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1999 Noble M10 has manual transmission. 1999 Noble M10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Noble M10 | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Noble | Oldsmobile |
| Model | M10 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
