1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, 2005 Volvo V50 is newer by 26 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, 2005 Volvo V50 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 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 344 kg more than 2005 Volvo V50.
Because 1979 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 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50, 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V50. (320 Nm). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | V50 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
