1954 Oldsmobile 88 vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (345 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1991 Porsche 928.
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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | 88 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 5397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
