2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 484 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |
