1976 Holden Torana vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Torana | 98 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3210 mm |
