2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 344 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |