1976 BMW 630 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 167 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
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, both vehicles can yield 251 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 630 | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |