1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2004 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2500 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Because 2004 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2500 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2004 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mazda |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
