1954 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 37 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1991 Porsche 965.
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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 98.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | 98 | 965 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5320 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2270 mm |