2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 685 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Tahoe | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |