1981 BMW 745 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 509 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 745 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |