1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1955 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 550 A. (108 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 550 A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1955 Porsche 550 A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1955 Porsche 550 A has manual transmission. 1955 Porsche 550 A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1955 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 550 A |
Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2110 mm |