2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 362 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Colorado | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3230 mm |
