1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2007 BMW 535
To start off, 2007 BMW 535 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 BMW 535.
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, 2007 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2007 BMW 535 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 535 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2890 mm |