1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 39 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 66 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
Model | Cutlass | 520 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2968 mm |