2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 696 kg more than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (373 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Express | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 103.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2960 mm |
