2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 108 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Marathon | 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Marathon | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3790 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1625 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2960 mm |