2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander 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 537 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander.
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, 2009 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Jeep | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Commander | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3230 mm |
