2007 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 53 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, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1954 Oldsmobile 88 has manual transmission. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 525 | 88 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3110 mm |