1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 320 kg more than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 88 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3110 mm |
