1992 BMW 740 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
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 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 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 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1955 Oldsmobile 98 has manual transmission. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 740 | 98 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
