1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
Model | Eighty-Eight | 550 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3071 mm |