1954 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | 98 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2290 mm |
