1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 183 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3200 mm |
