1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 38 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 4,269 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Cutlass | 640 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4269 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2968 mm |
