1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 BMW 323
To start off, 2011 BMW 323 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 323. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 323 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
