2009 Honda CR-V vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 474 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Because 1972 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 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V, 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CR-V | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |
