1994 BMW 750 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1994 BMW 750 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1994 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 750 | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 750 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3230 mm |