1984 BMW M6 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 13 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, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 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 599 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
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) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW M6. (334 Nm). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW M6. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | M6 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 498 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2105 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |