1954 Oldsmobile 88 vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1991 Toyota Lexcen 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 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1991 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. 1991 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1954 Oldsmobile 88 has manual transmission. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | 1991 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | 88 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
