1954 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 56 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, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125. 2010 BMW 125 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. 2010 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | 98 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
