1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 330 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
