1954 Oldsmobile 88 vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 44 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, 1998 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | 88 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |
