1992 BMW 730 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 335 kg more than 1992 BMW 730.
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 Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 730. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 730 | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 730 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |