1980 BMW 725 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 725.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 725 | 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 725 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3230 mm |
