1955 Oldsmobile 88 vs. 2002 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2002 TVR Tuscan is newer by 47 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, 2002 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2002 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Tuscan. (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | 2002 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | TVR |
| Model | 88 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5318 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2370 mm |
