2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 47 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (450 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Oldsmobile 98.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | V12 | 98 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3210 mm |
