1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 31 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, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 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 209 kg more than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
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, 2010 Mazda CX-7, 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Mazda |
Model | Ninety-Eight | CX-7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4681 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1646 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2751 mm |