2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Caprice | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
Model | Caprice | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |