1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 28 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Suzuki |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
