1989 BMW 750 vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. 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. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1947 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 BMW 750 | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 750 | 66 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1947 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |