2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 31 kg more than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Jeep | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3030 mm |
