2005 Infiniti QX56 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2005 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 806 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti QX56 | 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Infiniti | Oldsmobile |
| Model | QX56 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2431 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2960 mm |
