1992 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 21 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 545 kg more than 1992 BMW 525. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 525 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 525 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |