1954 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 19 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 100 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1954 Oldsmobile 98 has manual transmission. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | 98 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |
