1955 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 286 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
| Model | 98 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3200 mm |
