1993 Nissan Maxima vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1993 Nissan Maxima is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 168 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 470 kg more than 1993 Nissan Maxima.
Because 1977 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 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Maxima, 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Maxima. (253 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Maxima. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan Maxima has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan Maxima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Nissan Maxima | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | Maxima | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 253 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |