2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 35 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 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1209 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise 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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
Model | Elise | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3230 mm |