1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 45 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 135 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 98.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | DB7 | 98 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3210 mm |
