2004 Maybach 57 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 Maybach 57 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1979 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, 2004 Maybach 57 (901 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maybach 57 | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Maybach | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 57 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 901 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 3030 mm |
