1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is newer by 44 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage.
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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (407 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Project Vantage | 88 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3110 mm |
