1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Camaro | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |
