1992 BMW 545 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 BMW 545.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 545. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 545 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
