1983 BMW 325 vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1983 BMW 325 and 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 620 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
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, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 325. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 325 | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 325 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |