2008 Infiniti G37 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2008 Infiniti G37 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti G37. (367 Nm). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti G37 | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Infiniti | Oldsmobile |
| Model | G37 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
