1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 350 kg more than 2012 BMW 128.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2012 BMW 128 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 128 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2659 mm |