1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 42 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 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 185 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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 (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2094 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2968 mm |
