2003 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S (242 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 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 200 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercedes-Benz S | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | S | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3722 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3230 mm |