2004 Holden UTE vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 Holden UTE is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 Holden UTE.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden UTE | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | UTE | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
