1955 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 58 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS. 2013 Cadillac ATS has automatic transmission and 1955 Oldsmobile 98 has manual transmission. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
| Model | 98 | ATS |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2776 mm |
