1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 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 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 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 375 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
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 Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 325 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
