1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 855 kg more than 1999 Dodge Dakota.

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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1999 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 1999 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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