2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 611 kg more than 1980 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, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Express | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3030 mm |
