1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 37 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 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Cutlass | 325 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
