1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (306 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Cutlass | 520 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5798 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2968 mm |
