1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. 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 33 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 BMW 530. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2008 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Cutlass | 530 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
