1954 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 25 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 126 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | 98 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
