2006 GMC Sierra vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (195 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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 GMC Sierra (354 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sierra | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3030 mm |
