1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 93 kg more than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Jeep |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1933 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2781 mm |
