2008 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 825 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Civic | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 7446 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |