1954 Oldsmobile 88 vs. 2004 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2004 Porsche GT2 is newer by 50 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, 2004 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Porsche GT2.
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, 2004 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | 2004 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | 88 | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |
