1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1941 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3.
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. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1941 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1941 Oldsmobile 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 BMW 3.3 | 1941 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 3.3 | 66 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |