2004 Isuzu Ascender vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 Isuzu Ascender 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 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 380 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Isuzu Ascender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu Ascender will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 373 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2004 Isuzu Ascender | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Isuzu | Oldsmobile |
Model | Ascender | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3030 mm |