1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2011 GMC Envoy is newer by 35 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Envoy weights approximately 500 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 (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | GMC |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2880 mm |
