2009 Cadillac STS vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 38 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, 2009 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS 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 545 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | STS | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3230 mm |
