2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 141 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Frontier | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
