1954 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 1997 BMW 730
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 43 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, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 730. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 730. 1997 BMW 730 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. 1997 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 1997 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | 98 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2940 mm |
