2008 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2008 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 29 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, 2008 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2008 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Sprinter | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sprinter | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3030 mm |
