2004 GMC Envoy vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 GMC Envoy is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Envoy weights approximately 236 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Envoy. (373 Nm). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Envoy | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Envoy | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2171 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3230 mm |
