2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 44 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 1978 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 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Venture | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |
