2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 277 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Oldsmobile 98.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | 98 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
