1994 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1994 BMW M5. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M5.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | M5 | 442 Indy Pace Car |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |