2006 Lexus IS vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 430 kg more than 2006 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2006 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2006 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus IS | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Lexus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | IS | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3230 mm |
