2000 Honda Civic vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic 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. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Civic | 98 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
