1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 39 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, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 530 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4907 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2968 mm |
