1986 BMW M5 vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 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 236 kg more than 1986 BMW M5.
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, 1986 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M5 | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | M5 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3428 cc | 4127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |