1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Cutlass | 320 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
