2003 Cadillac XLR vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 2003 Cadillac XLR is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac XLR (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 295 kg more than 2003 Cadillac XLR.

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, 2003 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2003 Cadillac XLR has manual transmission. 2003 Cadillac XLR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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