2001 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 25 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker.
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 (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Tracker 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:
2001 Chevrolet Tracker | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Tracker | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3030 mm |