2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (152 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sprinter | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3230 mm |
