2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 26 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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 222 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Colorado | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2768 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 326 Nm |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3030 mm |