2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 54 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1954 Oldsmobile 98 has manual transmission. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Lumina | 98 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3210 mm |