2008 Nissan Titan vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Titan | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2820 mm |
