2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 828 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Tahoe | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1938 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3230 mm |