2006 BMW 650 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 51 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 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98.
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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Oldsmobile 98.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 650 | 98 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3210 mm |
