1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Cutlass | 125 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
