1972 BMW Touring vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 698 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Touring | 98 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
