1982 BMW 328 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 429 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 328 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1935 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |
