2002 BMW 320 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 48 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 40 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 BMW 320. 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 320 | 98 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3210 mm |
