1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 12 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 413 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Oldsmobile 98.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Camaro | 98 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
