1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC90 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, 2010 Volvo XC90 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
Model | Ninety-Eight | XC90 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4808 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |