1956 BMW 507 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 681 kg more than 1956 BMW 507. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1956 BMW 507 has manual transmission. 1956 BMW 507 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 507 | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 507 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3230 mm |