1992 BMW 740 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1992 BMW 740.
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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 740 | 88 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3110 mm |