2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 520 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Tahoe | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
