1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 668 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (325 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Venom has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Venom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Venom | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Venom | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2960 mm |
