2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 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 635 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |
