1984 BMW M6 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | M6 | Starfire |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
