1972 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1972 BMW 520 and 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 355 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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 Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 520 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |