2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 98.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | 98 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |