2007 Lexus IS vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus IS (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus IS | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Lexus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | IS | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
