Oldsmobile 442 I vs Oldsmobile 442 III: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Oldsmobile · 1964–1967
442 I
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 231–268 kW314–364 PS
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Oldsmobile · 1973–1977
442 III
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 201 kW273 PS
Photo: Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
In plain words
Oldsmobile 442 I is the older design (from 1964); Oldsmobile 442 III arrived in 1973.
Full specifications
| Oldsmobile 442 I | Oldsmobile 442 III | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production years | 1964–1967 | 1973–1977 |
| Body | Coupe, Convertible | Coupe |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 231–268 kW (314–364 PS) 310–359 hp Better | 201 kW (273 PS) 270 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).