2007 Dodge Caravan vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 Dodge Caravan is newer by 28 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caravan (150 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caravan | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Caravan | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3030 mm |
