2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 161 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (285 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Colorado | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |
