1975 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1975 BMW 320. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 320 | 442 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |