1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 117 kg more than 2009 BMW 630.
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 Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2009 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 630 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2790 mm |
