2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 29 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Suburban | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
