1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 24 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, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Blazer 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 | 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
