1995 BMW 330 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 40 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 330 | 98 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
