1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 175 kg more than 2010 BMW 123.
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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 123 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
