1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | X5 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2933 mm |
