2008 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 53 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, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2008 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 525 | 98 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| 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 | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
