1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 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 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1954 Oldsmobile 88 has manual transmission. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 200 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3110 mm |
