1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | 88 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3110 mm |
