2006 Mazda Drifter vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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 Eighty-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Drifter | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Drifter | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 5736 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2960 mm |
