2007 BMW 335 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 53 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, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 335 | 98 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |