1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is newer by 42 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 6,898 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (604 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (770 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Oldsmobile 98.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CLK GTR | 98 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6898 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 770 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3210 mm |
