1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | X6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2933 mm |
