1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1995 Renault Espace
To start off, 1995 Renault Espace is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Espace (804 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 680 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 595 kg more than 1995 Renault Espace.
Because 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Renault Espace (705 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (305 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1995 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Espace |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 804 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
