2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 326 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 350Z | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
