1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 539 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Ram | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2960 mm |