1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 771 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | Turbo | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |