1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2013 Dodge AVENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge AVENGER is newer by 36 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, 2013 Dodge AVENGER (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge AVENGER 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 358 kg more than 2013 Dodge AVENGER.
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, 2013 Dodge AVENGER, 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge AVENGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2013 Dodge AVENGER | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Dodge |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | AVENGER |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2064 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2765 mm |
