1996 BMW 740 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1954 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1954 Oldsmobile 98 has manual transmission. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 740 | 98 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3210 mm |
