2009 GMC Sierra vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 GMC Sierra 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 GMC Sierra. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Sierra.
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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Sierra | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sierra | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3230 mm |
