2004 BMW Z4 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 2004 BMW Z4 is newer by 50 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 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW Z4 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 374 kg more than 2004 BMW Z4.
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 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW Z4 | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Z4 | 88 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3110 mm |
