1954 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | 98 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
