1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 215 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Suzuki |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2490 mm |
