1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 975 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356. 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1954 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1954 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 356 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |