1955 Oldsmobile 88 vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2000 Subaru Impreza is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (292 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | 88 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5318 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |
